September 2019 - AMSAT-BB - mailman.amsat.org

05 Sep '19

Hello, I'm trying to run an Icom706 and an Icom R10 with SATPC32.So far the only thing that works is the R10.The 706 will respond to mode changes(CW to SSB,FM etc.).But it won't track the program and the program doesn't respond when I change frequencies.When I change satellites the 706 will change to the right frequency but then it won't track the frequencies on the program.I believe I have everything right.To clearify,My 706 works fine when the address are set to TX and RX, it just doesn't work when set to TX.I should note.I haven't connect both radios together,but was trying each separately. Thanks in advance.Richmarzo7088(a)yahoo.com

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Re: [amsat-bb] LOTW
by Roy Dean 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Rx and Tx bands are enough to get the QSL. --Roy K3RLD > Hello all, I have never seen it mentioned that it is not required to > enter the exact freq for tx or rec on sats, It saves time and hassle! > Just thought I would put that out here. 73, Talk to you on the sats. > Tom. n6nug, DM12

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disregard PCsat issue
by RG 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

My apologizes,Please disregard my post on SATPC32 about not responding to mode changes.73Rich marzo7088(a)yahoo.com

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SATPC32
by RG 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

I changed my settings on SATPC32 to track uplink only,But it still keeps tracking both the uplink and downlink.I've tried restarting the program with no luck.Any suggestions?ThanksRich marzo7088(a)yahoo.com

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LoTW
by Ronald G. Parsons 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

The rules for matching QSOs for a QSL can be complicated – a little more so for satellite QSOs. These links should help: https://lotw.arrl.org/lotw-help/satellite-qsos/ https://lotw.arrl.org/lotw-help/submitting-qsos/ https://lotw.arrl.org/lotw-help/key-concepts/ Ron W5RKN

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Re: [amsat-bb] LOTW
by Roy Dean 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Oops, before responding, I thought you were asking a question. Upon reading my response, I see you were pointing out exactly what I stated. Sorry about that! --Roy K3RLD > Rx and Tx bands are enough to get the QSL. --Roy > > K3RLD >* Hello all, I have never seen it mentioned that it is not > required to *>* enter the exact freq for tx or rec on sats, It saves time > and hassle! *>* Just thought I would put that out here. 73, Talk to you > on the sats. *>* Tom. n6nug, DM12*

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LOTW
by tom 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Hello all, I have never seen it mentioned that it is not required to enter the exact freq for tx or rec on sats, It saves time and hassle! Just thought I would put that out here. 73, Talk to you on the sats. Tom. n6nug, DM12.

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Re: [amsat-bb] SatPC32 - Change xmit freq while transmitting?
by Roy Dean 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Mark, not sure if this was meant for me (as I mentioned tone not working well) - but I am not using SatPC32 - instead I am using Gpredict. Alex Csete (the software creator) has suggested that this may be a limitation of his and/or Hamlib software. It's typically not a big deal for me as I usually use a single TM-D710g for the FM sats. And when I use the Icom for Tx on the Fox satellites, i can usually rely on somebody else triggering the tone requirements. --Roy K3RLD > If you set Tone ON in SatPC32 it will keep it on in the rig as frequency > changes.

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Preliminary schedule for Astronaut al- Mansoori (ISS Expediition 61)
by andy thomas 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

According to the "tsiklogramma provedeniya" ( sequence diagram) on display in Star Sity last week, the Emirati Cosmonaut Hazza al-Mansoouri event for "ISS HAM session with the radio amateur service in the SM" is scheduled for 1515 UTC to 1535 UTC on his days in orbit there. It's not clear whether or not this is "open microphone". Shrewd observers will calculate his optimum time for QSO with his home country to establish the ideal date to hear him. The session is sandwiched between a conference for schools and a photo session. 73 de andy g0sfj

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Setting target downlink Frequency, SSB
by RG 04 Sep '19

04 Sep '19

Hello,I made about 3 contacts on the SSB birds.For the moment I'm running half duplex and I know it's not the best setup,But If I am using as an example CAS3A ,SatPC32 is set at around 435.208 in the doppler .SQF file.I have the uplink set to track my radio. the downlink is setup for manuel tracking,Would I listen in on 145.880 and move down as the program moves up?I would only be calling CQ and hope someone could tune me in as I try to tune them in.Am I way off here.Thanks in advance.Rich marzo7088(a)yahoo.com

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